Arts and Entertainment

With the recent swearing in, to a second term of President Obama, the message is clear. Social justice and togetherness is the way forward. President Obama's message is clear, and it is not new. The message for social change and...

Greetings and salutations Planeteers. This weekend's music thread is about songs that are dear to you. Songs that fit into a special place in your heart and soul. Songs that move you, inspire you and songs you just find...

Well we've just had a major victory for equal rights and a disappointing loss for civil rights. Our schizophrenic Supreme Court has descended once again. While the decision of DOMA and the defeat of Prop 8 is a victory,...

American music would be sort of bland without the enormous contributions made by African-Americans throughout our history. No real Jazz and no Blues and certainly no Soul music.

It's time once again to have a little fun and play internet DJ for the weekend. Play your favorites, the songs and artists you really enjoy. As always, don't forget to smile while doing so.

I had to debate with myself for a while as to whether or not to post a music thread, due to this recent, horrible tragedy. I reminded myself of the healing powers of music and song. This thread is...

This weekend's music thread honors not only the piano but the great composers and players, whether it be the good ole baby grand or the shiny tiny electric ones.

BOO! Welcome gouls and goulettes, vampiras and vampires, ghosts, werewolves and spirits! Halloween is but a few days away and to help get in the "spirit," (ha-ha) this weekend's thread is dedicated to all things spooky!

A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in  California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust.            The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and...

Summer is here and it's time to thumb our noses at old man winter! Post your favorite Summer tunes, songs about the sun, warm starry nights, surfing, sailing, road trips or just sitting on the porch to enjoy the weather. As always, have some fun posting your faves or just enjoy the songs that others post. :cool: